Insane Summer BFS Fishing! Finesse Paddletails For BIG Bass!
Jump in the boat with Tim for an amazing day on the water! He wasn't planning to film today, but when the big bass started coming in the boat, he knew he had to fire up the camera and share the experience. His BFS rods got a work out as he quickly loaded 27 lbs of Smallmouth into the boat!
The key today was targeting active fish around cover with finesse swimbaits. Off camera, Tim made a lot of adjustments, trying different baits to dial in a pattern, but all they wanted was the small paddle tail. He switched between 3 baits in 4 sizes to catch his limit of fish.
Below you'll find links to all the baits he used throughout the day, along with the rod and reel combos he used to fish them effectively. We've also included some great budget-friendly finesse rods (BFS and Spinning) to help you fish these baits effectively, even on a budget. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of each item.
TACTICALBASSIN GEAR...
•TacticalBassin Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
SWIMBAIT HEADS...
•Dirty Jigs Guppy HD: https://bit.ly/3WCfvSn
Sizes: 3/16 – 1/4 oz, 2/0 Hook
•Dirty Jigs Guppy Head: https://bit.ly/2nyUJRS
Sizes: 1/4 oz, 1/0 Hook
FINESSE SWIMBAITS...
•Megabass Spark Shad: https://bit.ly/2XcLZk4
Sizes: 3" and 3.8"
Colors: Ayu, Baby Bass
•Daiwa 4" D–Fin Swimbait: https://bit.ly/4ya80mj
Color: Motor Oil Ayu, Rainbow Shad
•Keitech 3.5" Easy Shiner: https://bit.ly/2bxJK6H
Color: Smallmouth Magic
SWIMBAIT STORAGE BAG...
•Buzbe Quik Qube Breeze: https://bit.ly/43ILiTG
THE NET...
•Frabill Conservation PLD 2612 Telescopic: https://bit.ly/3kdZ3kA
TIM'S BFS COMBO...
Rod– Shimano Expride 7'2" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel– Daiwa PX BF 70: https://bit.ly/3y0fWw0
Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
BUDGET BFS COMBO...
Rod– Cashion Element Z2 6'10" Medium Light: https://bit.ly/48w69eC
Reel– Abu Garcia Revo X BFS: https://bit.ly/4flqwi3
Line– Daiwa Hidden FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/3ILKXH0
BUDGET SPINNING COMBO...
Rod– 13 Fishing Oath 7'2" ML+: https://bit.ly/4d5fAX9
Reel– Daiwa Legalis LT 2500D: https://bit.ly/3Y0kDh3
Line– Sunline Super FC (7 lb): https://bit.ly/2p7fxju
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
